{"product_id":"catching-up-to-crypto-your-guide-to-bitcoin-and-the-new-digital-economy-hardcover","title":"Catching Up to Crypto: Your Guide to Bitcoin and the New Digital Economy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBen Armstrong\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRaoul Pal\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun and authoritative guide to bitcoin and the future of money\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCatching Up to Crypto: Your Guide to Bitcoin and the New Digital Economy\u003c\/i\u003e, celebrated crypto and Bitcoin expert Ben Armstrong delivers an exciting and fresh new exploration of Bitcoin and digital currencies. He explains what Bitcoin is, how it works, and how and why we're all transitioning to a digital economy as we speak. He discusses the deficiencies of traditional fiat currency, how it's commonly manipulated, and how we can all benefit from the adoption of new, digital assets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the book, you'll discover how Bitcoin operates in the real-world and how the underlying technology--known as the blockchain--operates. You'll also learn about: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe importance of decentralization, trust-less commerce and cryptographic consensus.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe humble origins of Bitcoin, as well as how it nearly died out, and how it went on to take over the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow monetary and financial policy is being revolutionized by the introduction of Bitcoin and other crypto-assets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential and engaging review of Bitcoin, digital assets, and the new digital economy, \u003ci\u003eCatching Up to Crypto\u003c\/i\u003e is the hands-on and comprehensive introduction to crypto that investors, enthusiasts, the crypto-curious, and finance professionals have been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies represent a revolution in the history and future of money and monetary policy. Despite this, very few people fully understand the true nature and potential of Bitcoin. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCatching Up to Crypto: Your Guide to Bitcoin and the New Digital Economy\u003c\/i\u003e, Cryptocurrency expert and commentator Ben Armstrong delivers an exciting and approachable roadmap to Crypto, Bitcoin, and digital economics. He explains what Bitcoin is, how it works, and how and why we're transitioning to a digital economy. He also discusses how traditional fiat currency is used today, how it's manipulated, and how we can all benefit from the use of digital currencies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores monetary policy and ownership through Bitcoin, as well as the history of Cryptocurrency and how it rapidly gained so much value over the few years it's been in existence. You'll discover how the technology on which Cryptocurrencies are built--blockchain--works in the real world and during day-to-day interactions and transactions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatching Up to Crypto\u003c\/i\u003e explains the importance of Bitcoin's lack of necessary intermediaries and third parties while demonstrating the value and nature of modern concepts of digital ownership. Finally, you'll learn about where Bitcoin came from, how it almost died out, and how it went on to take over the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA can't-miss resource for investors in digital assets, as well as personal and business users of all kinds of digital currencies, \u003ci\u003eCatching Up to Crypto: Your Guide to Bitcoin and the New Digital Economy\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for finance professionals, entrepreneurs, and the Crypto curious looking for an engaging and authoritative guide to the history and future of Bitcoin and digital currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003eCATCHING UP TO CRYPTO\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ben has a lot of experience in the Crypto markets. We're bullish on this book!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Aaron and Austin Arnold, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAltcoin Daily\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you have 10 min a day, you can improve your life by self-educating. I highly recommend you spend some of that time reading \u003ci\u003eCatching Up to Crypto\u003c\/i\u003e and let Ben guide you through the ups and downs of Cryptocurrency. There's no better way to learn than with one of the best!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--CryptoWendyO, \u003c\/b\u003e Founder and Host of \u003ci\u003eThe O Show\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I bought an NFT beat produced by Eminem for $100,000 at ShadyCon in 2021. I dove headfirst into an extremely complicated space with no real knowledge of its landscape--and Ben was an integral part of helping me navigate the learning curve. Not only did Ben smarten me up to the world of Crypto and NFTs--he did so in a way that I'm positive could help many more people.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Tom MacDonald, \u003c\/b\u003e Rapper, Songwriter \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ben is a great guy, an OG in the Crypto space with so much knowledge. This book can be super useful for people entering the space wanting to understand Bitcoin and the revolution happening here!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Randi Hipper, \u003c\/b\u003e\"Miss Teen Crypto\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I've known Ben since he had tens of thousands of subs on YouTube and he was always funny, true to himself and others, and just eager to educate in any way he could. That passion has not only fueled his massive growth on YouTube but as a person and I'm grateful to consider him a friend.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Jason Appleton, \u003c\/b\u003e The Crypto Crow Show\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEN ARMSTRONG\u003c\/b\u003e is a YouTuber, podcaster, Crypto enthusiast, and creator of BitBoyCrypto.com. He educates and informs the Crypto community of all things Crypto, including news updates, information about the different kinds of Cryptocurrencies, and trading and investment tips. 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